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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.63, 44,742.70 and 19,002.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.63, 44,742.70 and 19,002.23 is: 26,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.63 : 44,742.70 = 19,002.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.63/44,742.70 = 19,002.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.63x = 44,742.70 × 19,002.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.63x = 850,211,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,211,097.49/32,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,225.20

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